St. Julia Parish Weston/Lincoln to hold outdoor mass and picnic

Thursday

Aug 21, 2014 at 5:04 PMAug 21, 2014 at 5:04 PM

Everyone is invited as St. Julia Parish of Weston/Lincoln hosts its 10th annual Outdoor Mass and Picnic at 11 a.m. Sept. 14 at the Country School, Patrick Devlin Field, 2 Alphabet Lane, Weston.The mass and picnic are one of St. Julia Parish’s best-loved traditions, as the St. Julia Parish Weston and Lincoln community opens its doors to share prayerful and fun times. No RSVP is needed for this day of faith, family, friends, food and fun.Last year, over 500 people of all generations came together to worship and celebrate. The Outdoor Mass is an unforgettable, faith-filled experience. Mass is immediately followed by a delicious picnic barbecue of hamburgers, hot dogs, salad, watermelon and homemade desserts. For the kids, there are age-appropriate games, crafts and activities, including the always-popular hunting for prizes in the hay, balloon games, sack races, three-legged races, ball games, crafts, cookie decorating, face painting and fishing for prizes in the wishing well. This year the Wolverine Jazz Band, a musical quartet, will perform traditional Dixieland jazz music during the picnic. The field is easily accessible and offers ample parking. Bring a blanket or folding chair, as seating is on the lawn. Limited tent seating will be available for seniors and those requiring shade.In the event of rain, mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. in St. Julia Church, Weston followed by the barbecue picnic and activities in the Parish Center. There will be no 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sept. 14.For more information, call 781-899-2611 or visit stjulia.org.